Wine and Beer Enthusiasts

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Recently tried a new beer (for me) at a local pub. A Belgian beer called "Cornet":

Cornet Bier

Didn't really warm to it, it uses oak chips during the brewing process and yes I like (though drink infrequently) whiskey the taste of the beer didn't work for me.

 

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Recently tried a new beer (for me) at a local pub. A Belgian beer called "Cornet":

Cornet Bier

Didn't really warm to it, it uses oak chips during the brewing process and yes I like (though drink infrequently) whiskey the taste of the beer didn't work for me.

Belgium has - or, produces - so many excellent - nay, I would argue superb - beers, that I doubt whether such experimentation is even necessary with their superlative brewing tradition and history.

 

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A sole, single, solitary Belgian beer (St Bernardus Pater 6) was greatly enjoyed with dinner (a Belgian dish, written about in the dinner thread) this evening, and I am just about finishing it, as I write.

 

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Sipping (and savouring) a Westmalle dubbel, an excellent interpretation of the classic Belgian Trappist tradition.

 

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Enjoyed a Westmalle (a legendary Belgian Trappist beer) dubbel, (or, rather, two of them) tonight.

Served in a Westmalle glass.

Bliss.

 

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Yesterday was a day for paying some bills, and buying some beer, along with some wine.

The wine was straightforward - a few bottles of Chablis 1er Cru, and a couple bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Today, I spotted a few bottles of Montrachet - a few of them might make their way into a shopping basket....

As for beer: This was a haul confined to the Trappist splendours produced by Belgium (Trappistes Rochefort 8, St Bernardus 6, and Westmalle Dubbel), and Germany: Some of the delights of the Weihenstephaner brewery in Bavaria, were purchased: These comprised the superb Korbinian, (twelve bottles rather than my more usual six), Hefeweissbier Dunkel, and the classic Helles.

The lot were delivered by the owner this morning.

 

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A bottle of Montagny 1er Cru (an elegant white wine from Burgundy) has been opened, as has a bottle of Amarone (a rich, luscious red wine from Italy).

 

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A bottle of Chablis 1er Cru (an elegant classic white wine from Burgundy) has been opened.

 

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A glass of Chablis (an elegant white wine from Burgundy, in France) is keeping me company this December evening.

 

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Sipping a beer from the excellent Weihenstephaner brewery, their superb Korbinian, a superlative example of the "Doppelbock" style of beer.

 

[Richard8655]

A nice bottle of Seven Falls Merlot (2020 Wahluke Slope) from Washington state. Merlot has unfairly gotten a bad rap due to the 2004 movie "Sideways". But many are quite good, as is this one.

 

[Madhatter32]

A nice bottle of Seven Falls Merlot (2020 Wahluke Slope) from Washington state. Merlot has unfairly gotten a bad rap due to the 2004 movie "Sideways". But many are quite good, as is this one.

What's the rap? I only vaguely remember that movie.

 

[Richard8655]

What's the rap? I only vaguely remember that movie.

I didn't see the movie, but it was something like that merlot is an inferior grape variety for wine compared to cabernet or pinot noir. Apparently, it caused merlot wine sales to significantly fall for many years.

'The Sideways Effect': How A Wine-Obsessed Film Reshaped The Industry

The 2004 movie about an obsessive wine snob helped boost California's pinot noir production by 170 percent. And merlot? The wine so famously maligned in the film has finally bounced back.

www.npr.org

 

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A legendary Belgian Beer, the Trappist Rochefort 8, served in a Trappist Rochefort glass (or goblet) has kept me company as I have seen in the New Year.

 

[gigatoaster]

Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru with lobsters, perfect combination!

 

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Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru with lobsters, perfect combination!

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Perfect.

You said it.

Meursault.......how wonderful, possibly my favourite wine of all.

And accompanied by lobster.....bliss.

Tonight, I am almost slumming it, that is, in comparison with the sublime contents of your post, as I am currently sipping a glass of (rather lovely) Chablis........

I do so love white wines from Burgundy.

 

[arkitect]

A new one for me…

Passito di Pantelleria

"A sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes grown on the Mediterranean volcanic island of Pantelleria. Deep amber in colour. This 100% Zibibbo wine is rich and enticing, with concentrated flavours of dates, honey and sultanas."

I chose this instead of dessert while enjoying a lazy lunch in Rome's Trastevere before Christmas.

(And yes, I did have a second glass while my husband devoured his massive Tiramisu.) 😁

 

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A new one for me…

Passito di Pantelleria

"A sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes grown on the Mediterranean volcanic island of Pantelleria. Deep amber in colour. This 100% Zibibbo wine is rich and enticing, with concentrated flavours of dates, honey and sultanas."

I chose this instead of dessert while enjoying a lazy lunch in Rome's Trastevere before Christmas.

(And yes, I did have a second glass while my husband devoured his massive Tiramisu.) 😁

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That sounds delicious, and I must say that I love the image you posted; exquisitely captured and composed.

However, if you are partial to Italian dessert wines, might I suggest that you try to seek out the superb Lindul by Antonutti.

With this wine, the sweetness is tempered by a tart note that is somewhat reminiscent of apricots (which I love); anyway, I strongly recommend it.

 

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Sipping a glass of Pinot Blanc from Alsace.

 

[arkitect]

That sounds delicious, and I must say that I love the image you posted; exquisitely captured and composed.

However, if you are partial to Italian dessert wines, might I suggest that you try to seek out the superb Lindul by Antonutti.

With this wine, the sweetness is tempered by a tart note that is somewhat reminiscent of apricots (which I love); anyway, I strongly recommend it.

Noted!
Thanks for the recommendation…

I am a huge fan of sweet wines and often enjoy a glass instead of the usual sugar laden desserts. 🙂

 

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Noted!
Thanks for the recommendation…

My pleasure.

I am a huge fan of sweet wines

As am I.

However, even more than wines that are simply sweet, I find that my true love in that respect is reserved for wines that are not cloying, but where the sweetness is slightly - or somewhat - tempered.

For me, the magic word in tasting notes is "apricot", as I know that the sweetness will be tempered - just nicely, elegantly balanced - with a tart note that is utter perfection.

The Lindul - which can be hard to obtain, they only produce a small number of numbered bottles each year - is superb.

and often enjoy a glass instead of the usual sugar laden desserts. 🙂

As do I.

I am not much of a fan of dessert, but will, quite frequently, enjoy a glass of dessert wine (such as a good Sauternes, perhaps), or a glass of port, instead.

 

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A glass (or two) of Riesling from Alsace went down rather well tonight.

 

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A glass (or two) of Pinot Gris from Alsace is keeping me company this evening.

 

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Am currently sipping an excellent Belgian Trappist beer the wonderful Westmalle Dubbel, served in a Westmalle beer glass (goblet, or chalice).

 

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Earlier this week, I treated myself to some wine (two bottles each of Pouilly-Fuisée, and Côtes du Rhône), along with some beer (several bottles - six - each of St Bernardus Abt 12, St Bernardus Pater 6, Weihenstephaner Korbinian and Weihenstephaner Vitus).